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PHOTOS: 2022 Capital Pride Parade

Annual LGBTQ celebration march returns to the streets of D.C.

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4 years ago

June 13, 2022

Spectators watch the 2022 Capital Pride Parade. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2022 Capital Pride Parade drew thousands of spectators and participants to D.C. on Saturday, June 11. The parade began on 14th Street, N.W. near T Street and wound through the Logan Circle and Dupont Circle neighborhoods. Politicians, corporations and community organizations greeted the cheering crowds.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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48th annual LGBTQ event held in Australian city

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A scene from the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. (Photo by Cori Mitchell)

The 48th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade was held on Feb. 28.

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PHOTOS: Pride Reveal

‘Exist. Resist. Have the audacity!’ announced as 2026 theme

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1 week ago

March 1, 2026

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Members of Cheer DC warm up the crowd at Pride Reveal on Thursday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Capital Pride Alliance held the annual Pride Reveal event at The Schuyler at The Hamilton Hotel on Thursday, Feb. 26. The theme for this year’s Capital Pride was announced: “Exist. Resist. Have the audacity!”

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Queen of Hearts

Bev crowned winner of 44th annual pageant at The Lodge

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2 weeks ago

February 24, 2026

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Bev is crowned Queen of Hearts 2026 at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 44th annual Queen of Hearts pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Feb. 20. Six contestants vied for the title and Bev was crowned the winner.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)